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DOT/OST RIN: 2105-AC00 Publication ID: Fall 1998 
Title: Transportation for Individuals With Disabilities (Over the Road Buses) 
Abstract: This action requires the accessibility of new over the road buses (OTRBs) and also requires accessible service. It applies to both intercity and other fixed-route bus operators and to charter and tour operators. This project is considered significant because of substantial public interest. 
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 27   
Legal Authority: 49 USC 322    PL 101-336, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)   
Legal Deadline:
Action Source Description Date
Final  Statutory    05/16/1994 
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
ANPRM  10/12/1993  58 FR 52735   
ANPRM Comment Period End  11/26/1993    
NPRM  03/25/1998  63 FR 14560   
NPRM Comment Period End  05/26/1998    
Final Action  09/28/1998  63 FR 51670   
Final Action Effective  10/28/1998  63 FR 51670   
Additional Information: A related joint NPRM on accessibility guidelines was published 3/25/98, 63 FR 14570, RIN 3014-AA23, and a joint final rule with the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board was issued on the same day as the DOT final rule above. See 63 FR 51694.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Agency Contact:
Robert C Ashby
Deputy Assistant General Counsel for Regulation and Enforcement
Department of Transportation
Office of the Secretary
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE,
Washington, DC 20590
Phone:202-366-4723
TDD Phone:202-755-7687
Email: bob.ashby@ost.dot.gov